EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
Key takeaways
- Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a "precaution".
- The airline said the captain decided to divert "in line with safety regulations" after a passenger informed crew during the flight that the portable charger was in the hold of the aircraft.
- The flight touched down safely at Rome Fiumicino and was rescheduled to the Wednesday.
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Ewan Somerville AFP/Getty Images Passengers on the Easy Jet flight had to stay overnight until the next day A UK-bound Easy Jet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed.
Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a "precaution".
The airline said the captain decided to divert "in line with safety regulations" after a passenger informed crew during the flight that the portable charger was in the hold of the aircraft. Many airlines have toughened rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage because of the risk of lithium-ion batteries catching fire.